Humane Society of Huron Valley’s annual Walk and Wag fundraiser returns on May 20

Puppy Sitting On Green Grass. (Ryhor Bruyeu (Grisha Bruev), Ryhor Bruyeu (Grisha Bruev))

ANN ARBOR – Walk, wag and run to raise funds for Humane Society of Huron Valley on Saturday, May 20.

Walk and Wag 2023 will take place at Rolling Hills County Park.

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Participants are encouraged to bring their furry friends for a fun-filled day of festivities, which will include a 5K race, a one-mile walk, a kids’ dash, dog diving competitions, a raffle prize drawing and more.

Event schedule:

  • 8 a.m. - Runners’ breakfast and 5k race check-in
  • 9 a.m. - 5k race begins
  • 9:15 a.m. - Activity and vendor booths open
  • 9:30 a.m. - Round 1 of the Dog Diving Competition
  • 9:45 a.m. -1 mile walk begins
  • 10 a.m. - Vegetarian/vegan food trucks open
  • 10:30 a.m. - Kids’ Dash begins
  • 11 a.m. - Round 2 of the Dog Diving Competition
  • Noon - Dog Diving finals
  • 12:30-1 p.m. - Raffle prize winners drawn, fundraising prizes awarded

“Every dollar you raise for Walk & Wag assists in the rescue, care and start of a new life for the most vulnerable animals right here, in our community,” reads the event’s website.

As of Friday afternoon, HSHV raised $153,442 of its $245,000 goal.

Rolling Hills County Park is located at 7660 Stony Creek Rd. in Ypsilanti Charter Township.

To learn more, including how to register or donate, visit the event’s website.


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